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Seniors – Class of 2026

Class Officer Instagram Page:

  • Please follow the BTHS Senior Class Officer Instagram page @btco26 for important updates.

Senior Shout-Outs:

  • The class officers will be posting shout-out slides on their Instagram page.
  • The shout-out slides will also be shown on the videoboard at UNF prior to the start of the graduation ceremony.
  • Seniors should create a Canva slide and email it to [email protected].
  • See any class officer if you have questions. They are happy to help with this project.
  • The deadline to submit your slide and have it included in the slideshow at graduation is April 30, 2026.

Senior Dues:

  • Senior Dues can be paid on SchoolPay. Dues must be paid by Thursday, April 2nd.
  • This fee covers items such as class events held throughout the year, graduation, rehearsal, diplomas, covers, programs and much more.
  • Unsure if you’ve already paid dues? You can log into SchoolPay and check your transaction history for “Class of 2026 Dues”. You can also search your email account for “SchoolPay E-Receipt”.

Cap & Gown Orders:

Senior Class Meeting:

  • March 31, 2026
  • Third period (11:00AM)
  • BTHS Auditorium
  • End of year information provided by Dr. Carmichael, School Counselors, Deans, SJCSD Resource Officer, Senior Sponsors and more. Lots of topics will be discussed that you will need to know as we head toward graduation.

Parking Spot Paint Cover-Up:

  • April 15, 2026 immediately following dismissal. RAIN DATE: April 16th.
  • This is only for Seniors who painted their parking spot.
  • As a reminder, all cover-up supplies are provided for this event.
  • Historically, this takes less than an hour.

Save the Date: Prom:

  • Prom is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026 at World Golf Village.
  • Prom is organized by the Junior Class. As they give us more details, we will post updates here.

Senior Social- Cap/Gown Pick-Up and Yearbooks:

  • April 29th during all lunches, in the gym.
  • Seniors will be excused from 4th period to attend the Senior Social.
  • CO2026 students will pick-up their caps, gowns and yearbooks (hopefully! Fingers crossed they arrive by this date). If not, we’ll let you know when and where they will get them.
  • Seniors may use this time in the gym to look at & sign yearbooks.
  • Seniors may not eat lunch in the gym. They should eat where they normally eat, and enjoy the remainder of the period with their classmates.

Grad Bash at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure: SOLD OUT

  • April 30, 2026- May 1, 2026. Buses will leave BTHS at 1:00PM on Thursday, April 30th; Returning at approximately 4:00AM on Friday, May 1st.
  • Enjoy both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
  • The cost is $230 which includes the charter bus to and from Grad Bash as well as admission into the parks.
  •  WAIT LIST LINK as of February 19th, we will be placing interested participants on a waitlist.
  • Grad Bash Permission Form 2026 this form must be printed, completed and returned along with your SchoolPay receipt to Ms. Keating in room 720.
  • Universal Studios limits the number of admission tickets provided to each school.
  • Universal Studios does not honor Annual Passes for this special event.
  • All participants & belongings are subject to a Saint Johns County Sheriff K9 search prior to boarding the buses.

Last Day to complete an online course (SJVS/FLVS/Edmentum):

  • Seniors must complete all online coursework by May 1, 2026.

Last Day for Seniors:

  • Seniors last day will be Friday, May 8, 2026.

Baccalaureate:

  • TBD, this is a Senior Class Officer organized event. It will likely occur in mid-May.
  • We will post details as they become available.

Save the Date: Graduation Rehearsal:

  • Monday, May 11th, seniors should arrive at the UNF Arena at 1:30PM.

Senior Debt Day:

  • Monday, May 18th, BTHS Auditorium from 9:30AM- 2:30PM.
  • Seniors who are cleared for graduation and are free from any BTHS debts will receive their graduation packets including (8) tickets, graduation medallions, and more!
  • This will be seniors only opportunity to pick-up graduation tickets.
  • Packets are only provided to the graduates. Plan to be available this day.

Save the Date: GRADUATION: 

  • The Bartram Trail High Class of 2026 will graduate on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00PM at the University of North Florida Arena.
  • To comply with the seating capacity at the UNF Arena, each graduate will receive eight (8) guest tickets to graduation. *Additional tickets are not available.
  • UNF Information for Families and Guests of High School Graduates.
  • FAQ Answers:
    • Each graduate will receive 8 guest tickets to graduation at Senior Debt Day. *Graduates do not require a ticket for themselves.
    • All guests age 3 and over require a ticket. Guests age 2 and under (without a car seat) do not require a ticket but must be in a lap if not ticketed. Infants with a car seat require a ticket.
    • Disability seating is handled by UNF t-shirt personnel. Guests requiring disability seating may have one additional person sit with them. Disability parking is in lot 34 (until full, and then in the Arena Parking Garage).
    • Graduates and guests park in Lot 18.
    • Clear Bag Policy. Those with bags that are not approved will not be permitted entry.
    • Airhorns, fat heads, poster boards, etc. are not permitted.
    • Flowers and concessions are available for purchase in the lobby. Outside food is not permitted.
    • Seating is first come, first serve. Holding seats is prohibited and will be monitored by UNF personnel.
    • Arena doors will open 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony (at 4:30PM).
    • All guests are subject to mag-security screening prior to entry.
    • Expect lots of traffic delays, especially with our ceremony starting at 6:00PM. Allow plenty of extra time!
    • BTHS graduation ceremonies historically conclude within two hours.

Transcripts:

  • Request your transcript online! Applying to college can be tough, but ordering your transcript doesn’t have to be.
  • Students can request transcripts via Parchment. We use this service to deliver records to colleges as well as for our students to view their record.
  • It is recommended that Seniors use their (not their parent’s) personal email address for Parchment. Do not use your SJCSD issued email address.
  • It’s easy to send transcripts.
    1. Sign in or sign up to manage your account.
    2. Select your destination. Anywhere: colleges, scholarship funds, etc.
    3. Pay for your requested records & you’re done. We’ll do the rest for you!

Senior Class Sponsors:

Senior Class Colors: Blue, Black, & Silver

Class Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
Class Song: Vienna by Billy Joel
Class Flower: Blue Hydrangea

Senior Class Officers:

Title Name
President Charlie Rautenstrauch
Vice President Tessa Oeur
Secretary Delaney McLean
Treasurer Lewis Aballe
Historian Colby Dean